The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1887-07-14
LANDGROVE.
A NOTABLE WEDDING.

A NOTABLE WEDDING.
One of the most notable weddings that
this vicinity has seen for long time took
place last week Wednesday evening at the
residence of j., S, Thomson, the bride
being Mr. Thomson's daughter, Ada b,
and the groom Rev. Il, Il, Reynolds, pas
tor of the Ludlow Nj. L. church. The
groom is widely known as an unusually
brilliant and popular young clergyman,
and the bride as being possessed of those
sterling virtues that will lit her for the
responsible position she has just assumed,
hence as the engagement had been of long
standing the affair created unusual in
terest A goodly number of invitations
had been issued and, despite the rain, the
spacious home at Riverside" was throng-
those present were Rev. Il. Morgan of
Bellows Falls, the groom's presiding ell
der; Rev. +. W. Lewis of Weston, the
brides pastor ;Rev, II. +. Reynolds of
TopSham, the groom's brother; and Rev.
W. H. Davenport of So. Royalton, the
brides brother-in-law. a large number
of letters of congratulation were received
from those who could not attend accom-
panied, in most Instances, by substantial
tokens of regard. These came from rela-
tions, near and distant, college associates
parochial friends, quondm companions
and long time acquaintanceS. w. H.
Thomson of Rupert and G. c. Thomson
of Landgrove acted as groomssnen and
Misses Ina and Carrie, sisters of the
bride, as bridesmaids. The costumes of
the bride and bridesmaids were tasty and
beautiful. The ceremony was performed
by Rev. X. Morgan of Bellows Falls as
sisted by Rev. +. w. Lewis of Weston.
After bountiful refreshments had been
served the merry party was called to order
and several speakers voiced, in the most
emphatic manner, the congratulations of
the guests, and the best wishes of all for
a long, useful and happy life. Everything
seemed to augur most successful future
for the happy pair and give the young
couple u good ''send off," and assist them
in making their future successful
The presents numbered about fifty and
made handsome collection of costly,
beautiful, useful and appropriate articles.
We were furnished with list of the
presents and the names of the donors but
are obliged to omit them for want of
time and space, Ed. SITTER
Mr.. and Mrs. Reynolds went to Lud-
low Friday afternoon and found the par
sonage nicely decorated with flowers, the
| pantry and cellar filled with all kinds of
eatabcS and gifts of all kinds strewn
throughout the rooms. 1t was delicate
and thoughtful act on the part of their
| parshionCrs.
Last weeks items.
Children's day was observed here
last Sabbath. A little late, but bet
ter late than never. Unavoidable
circumstances prevented an earlier
observance of the day. The exercises
were conducted by our new Supt.,
L. NJ. futile, with credit to himself
and the children, the exercises con-
sisted Of reading, speaking, music,
vocal and instrumental, &c. APP
propriate remarks were made by Revs.
Fl. T. Reynolds and f. f. Reynolds
of Ludlow. The house was hand
somely decorated with evergreen and
flowers, and everything passed off
pleasantly.
Farmers have commenced having
and all pronounce an unusually large
crop. The heat for the past few days
has been almost uncomfortable, but a
good time to dry hay. Crops of all
kinds are looking finely, never better
Rev. W. r. Davenport and family
of SO. Royalton and Rev. +. +.
Reynolds Of Ludlow are guests at j
S. Thompson's.
Rev. II. F. Reynolds and wife are
making a short visit with friends il
town.
N. P. Davis and daughter, Martha
also his son, w. S. Davis, wife anC
child from Mass, former residents
of this place, are visiting friends
here.